You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
I know of at least one other Wal-Mart around here with the Futura signs, a smaller Supercenter on US 40 in Whitehall. That one is recent enough that I'm fairly sure the Futura is its original signage, and it has a polished concrete floor throughout instead of linoleum or another such finish.
One of the more "quirky" things I've noticed about the Futura signs is the smaller vertically-mounted "box" signs, like the yellow "Self-Checkout" signs in the fourth picture. Those are used throughout the store to denote even smaller divisions of each department.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Here are a few I took a couple weeks ago but didn't bother to upload until now, mainly because there are so few of them and they're not very interesting.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Also there seems to be a tendency with road shields--Interstate shields, especially--to try to make the numbers as large as possible. Probably in a misguided attempt to make them more legible, without considering that the negative space contributes to legibility as well.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
I got a new camera for Christmas, so when my family went out today I decided to see how well it can take pictures in a moving car.
They are tiny bit blurry, but considering I left it on the "Full Auto" mode, it actually compensated for the movement really well. With a bit of tweaking I think I'll get rid of the blur.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Hey boys and girls! Guess what time it is!
That's right, ROAD CONSTRUCTION TIME!
Some of these aren't very good, but with construction signs being temporary, as they are, I kinda have to keep even the crappy photos because the signs might not be there the next time I can take pictures.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
For some reason I like the Moiré pattern made by the sun shining through the window shade in the second photo.
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^^Portland has a lot of trees, especially South Portland near Beaverton.
Beaverton is pretty much one giant outdoor mall surrounded by residential areas. The Hospital happens to be in a rather nice residential area. Hence, the view is mostly trees with the odd nice looking house.
^ Yeah, the shade added a nice effect to a couple of the photos, so I decided to just shot through it.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
I like that your shadow (or that of whoever took the picture) is clearly visible.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
(Most of these didn't turn out very good but I'mma post 'em anyway until I can get better ones)
Kroger Marketplace in Gahanna, Ohio. There was previously a Kmart here, but it closed after the bankruptcy and was later demolished, with the Kroger later being built on the same site.
Interestingly, there had previously been an older, non-Marketplace Kroger store about a block away; that one was recently demolished and yet another additonal building for Gahanna Lincoln High School was built where it had been.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
IIRC, "Super Kmart" was their attempt at a hypermarket, similar to Wal-Mart Supercenter, but after a while they abandoned the concept and "converted" them back to plain Kmart stores. I wouldn't be surprised if the exterior sign had once had a large "Super" next to it.
The treatment of the former Super Kmart logo in the interior signage is tacky as hell but mildly amusing.
And, like, shouldn't the Aisle 6 sign actually, y'know, list what's in aisle 6?
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None of the aisle signs did.
And yes, there was a Super Kmart sign outside, starting around 1999 or 2000. It was eventually changed back to a regular Kmart logo, a few years ago. Google Maps's street view of the store still shows this sign.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Wow, the Street View image is from 2007. It was probably among the first set of Street View images in the Denver-Aurora area.
I wonder if they replaced the outside sign entirely or if they just removed the "SUPER" from around the Kmart logo. The fact that it's the 1990 Kmart logo and this would have happened well after the introduction of the current logo suggests the latter, I suppose.
I've learned to tolerate drama...except on the boat
I don't think that's what happened, no. The Kmart logo seems centered and bigger than the version on the Super Kmart logo, and I remember that logo being flatter, too.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
CVS is the only pharmacy my parents' insurance pays for, so we go there a lot.
And yeah, it's pretty dull, even as pharmacies go.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Experimenting with using an actual camera instead of my cell phone, I've taken a few more pictures of stores I've already posted.
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One of the more "quirky" things I've noticed about the Futura signs is the smaller vertically-mounted "box" signs, like the yellow "Self-Checkout" signs in the fourth picture. Those are used throughout the store to denote even smaller divisions of each department.
An old sign for French Run Creek. Done in a style similar to Reynoldsburg's old street signs.
CVS/pharmacy in Reynoldsburg, on Main Street/US 40.
Two road signs on the same gantry: I-70 EAST TO I-270 and I-70 WEST. These are on Hamilton Road/OH 317 southbound on the East Side.
2. I've never seen a CVS/pharmacy in person that I remember.
3. The numbers are a bit large.
Also there seems to be a tendency with road shields--Interstate shields, especially--to try to make the numbers as large as possible. Probably in a misguided attempt to make them more legible, without considering that the negative space contributes to legibility as well.
They are tiny bit blurry, but considering I left it on the "Full Auto" mode, it actually compensated for the movement really well. With a bit of tweaking I think I'll get rid of the blur.
So, here were are:
A close shot of a traffic signal, taken from a car waiting at the intersection. I was experimenting with the zoom lens.
An office building near Mount Carmel East Hospital. This building has been empty for years.
More traffic signals and an I-270 sign I have photographed many, many times.
East Main Street sign, US 40 marker, and a pedestrian signal that for some reason isn't lit up.
Another traffic signal. This setup is informally referred to as a "doghouse" signal.
Newer style (2011-present) Columbus street blade for Livingston Avenue.
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Walgreens has ICE. 'Cause you know, that's what gets people to your store in the middle of winter.
How the City of Columbus signs particularly long street names. Also I love my zoom lens.
A Bob Evans restaurant, logo partly obscured by the sign out front. Note also the blank billboard.
Spotted this in traffic: A rare flat variant of the "Ohio Bicentennial" plate design. These were only issued for a short time near the end of the bicentennial plate's run.
Button copy! ...Yeah, I was playing with the zoom again.
The style of street sign used within Easton Town Center and the surrounding developments (collectively referred to as "Easton"). This one is mounted on a traffic signal mast arm.
(Fixed. The image thing likes adding an extra "http://", look out for that. - Anonus)
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That's right, ROAD CONSTRUCTION TIME!
Some of these aren't very good, but with construction signs being temporary, as they are, I kinda have to keep even the crappy photos because the signs might not be there the next time I can take pictures.
ANYWAY. Let's start with I-670 westbound:
The photo is out of focus, but the sign says "Downtown Traffic Follow I-71 South, Exit at Spring Street"
It's not very clear what the "RIGHT 2 LANES" patch on this sign is referring to, but it's intended to go with I-71. Previously the bottom showed the distance to Third Street.
Note the awkward lane arrow patches on the I-71 sign. For comparison, here's what it looked like in 2008.
A strange orange patch completely covers what had been a normal I-71 guide sign.
This is one of the more interesting construction sign gantries I've seen. Note the 45 MPH speed limit. (Here is the gantry's original layout.)
Now, as the Third Street exit is currently closed, we must detour down southbound I-71 to Spring Street.
"DOWNTOWN" tab added to sign on I-71 ramp; also another detour sign.
Guide sign on the ramp from I-670 WB to I-71 SB.
This sign is trying to show two things at once: the lane shift for I-71 SB and traffic bound for Spring Street, and that the Leonard Avenue/Cleveland Avenue exit is coming up very soon on the right.
As it is now, the Spring Street exit can be accessed only by drivers coming from I-670...probably a good move, to prevent weaving. Note that the overhead Spring St sign says "BOTH LANES" but the small orange sign on the right says "SPRING ST / RIGHT LANE".
And finally, the Spring Street exit itself and more detour signs. Note the left-aligned exit tab for a right-hand exit--I imagine this sign was recycled from the previous left-hand Spring Street exit that closed several months ago.
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
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I pasted text on it to turn it into an album cover, but otherwise this
is pretty mundane.
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Yeah those are payphones. None of 'em work, though.
Kroger Marketplace in Gahanna, Ohio. There was previously a Kmart here, but it closed after the bankruptcy and was later demolished, with the Kroger later being built on the same site.
Interestingly, there had previously been an older, non-Marketplace Kroger store about a block away; that one was recently demolished and yet another additonal building for Gahanna Lincoln High School was built where it had been.
Anyway, on with the photos:
Produce section.
The front area of the store--apologies for the smeary lens.
Canned vegetables aisle.
Arial-tastic grocery aisle sign.
The back of the store, near the frozen foods section.
Dairy case along the back wall and some of the grocery aisles.
The pet supply aisles have these pink aisle signs...
...and the non-food aisles have this style of sign.
The furniture section and home section.
The home section and hardware aisle. The thing in the background with the white-on-black sign is Fred Meyer Jewelers.
The Pharmacy area.
Part of a "Thank You For Shopping Kroger Marketplace" sign above the checkouts. It's too big to get it all in one shot from a decent angle.
What is the calligraphic typeface throughout? It's really not to my taste the way it is implemented.
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis
Part of the store's exterior.
A "Super Kmart" logo on at a kiosk thing. There was nobody there.
Twilight Saga combs, because of the conspicuous Summit Entertainment logo.
A sign above the Garden section's entrance.
Aisle 6 sign in the now-much-smaller grocery section.
What was a Super Kmart sign, with the "Super" taken off and the rest left alone.
"THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING Kmart" sign, with the same treatment on the logo.
"RESTROOMS" and Olan Mills Portrait Studio signs.
The treatment of the former Super Kmart logo in the interior signage is tacky as hell but mildly amusing.
And, like, shouldn't the Aisle 6 sign actually, y'know, list what's in aisle 6?
And yes, there was a Super Kmart sign outside, starting around 1999 or 2000. It was eventually changed back to a regular Kmart logo, a few years ago. Google Maps's street view of the store still shows this sign.
I wonder if they replaced the outside sign entirely or if they just removed the "SUPER" from around the Kmart logo. The fact that it's the 1990 Kmart logo and this would have happened well after the introduction of the current logo suggests the latter, I suppose.
Also, "Victory Highway"? What is Google Maps smoking?
Pharmacy sign over the prescription pick-up counter.
Pharmacy sign over the prescription drop-off counter.
Beauty sign.
Food sign.
One of the aisle signs. Some of these (like this one) appear to have older lettering under the red circles.
Some helium balloons.
Also I've never been in a CVS/pharmacy before.
And yeah, it's pretty dull, even as pharmacies go.
Target (PFresh):
The front area of the store, near the entrance and Guest Services desk.
"Denim." sign in the women's section.
A round "fresh grocery" sign over the new grocery section.
The candy aisle. :3
The seasonal section, which is much smaller than it had been before the PFresh remodel.
The central aisle of the store.
"Bath" sign. All the sections' signs look like this.
"Shower basics" sign above some shower curtains.
Meijer (remodeled 2011):
"Be healthy" sign above the Health & Beauty section. Note that the sign is suspended from the ceiling rather than mounted to the wall like you'd expect.
The store's pharmacy. This is relatively new, until last summer the pharmacy was located on the other end of the store where the bakery is now.
Shoes sign. Most of the sections' signs are of this style.
i get so angry sometimes i just punch plankton --Klinotaxis